WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.


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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC PLANNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DEDAT 25/2022 
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Honours degree in Economics; 6 years middle management experience in an economic development research environment; and the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below). Recommendation: Master's in Economics Competencies: Programme and Project Management; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management; Change Management; Strategic Capacity and Leadership. 
 
DUTIES : Development economic research methodologies and systems; Conduct and manage provincial economic impact assessments; Drive and manage economic research; Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of economic research policies and plans of relevant stakeholders; Develop and influence a policy framework input for draft provincial economic legislation; Strategic management; People management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr John Peters Tel No: (021 483 9417) 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SKILLS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS REF NO: DEDAT 19/2022 
SALARY : R766 584 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Recommendation: Experience in: Project management; Business environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public service procedures; People Management processes; Labour relations; Financial management; Financial systems in the public service; Budgeting and other financial processes; Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and Accrual Accounting; Asset Management and Intervention Control; e-government environment, economy and information society. Skills in needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy Formulation; Organising and planning; Dispute resolution and conflict management; Interpersonal relations; Analytical thinking; Financial and administrative; Project management; Motivational; Networking and linking; Decision making. 
 
DUTIES : Develop methodologies to narrow the gap between the demand and supply for skills in various economic sectors; Conduct financial management; Partnership with economic, skills and academic stakeholders; Support the skills ecosystem; Perform Human Resource Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Joseph Tel No: (021) 483 9011 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2023 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS REF NO: DEDAT 22/2022 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 245 
 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public service procedures; People Management processes; Labour relations; Financial management; Financial systems in the public service; Budgeting and other financial processes; Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and Accrual Accounting; Asset Management and Intervention Control; Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting; Cash flow development; Facilitation; Presentation; Policy Formulation; Organising and planning; Dispute resolution or conflict management; Interpersonal relations; Analytical thinking; Financial and administrative; Project management; Motivational; Networking and linking; Decision making. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support in the following: Develop methodologies to narrow the gap between the demand and supply for skills in various economic sectors; Support the skills ecosystem; Develop partnership with economic, skills and academic stakeholders; Conduct financial management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C van Niekerk at Tel No: (021) 483 0823 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2023 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RED TAPE REDUCTION REF NO. DEDAT 23/2022 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years experience working in a research, legal or policy environment; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: A post graduate qualification; Experience in the following: Monitoring and evaluation; Leading research projects; Using costs benefit analysis tools. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Modern systems of governance; Supply chain management practices in government; The business industry and sectors; Project Management; Stakeholder Relationship Management; The concept of red tape and its reduction. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Planning; Organising; Report writing; Problem-solving; Research; Proven computer literacy (MS Office). ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Identify blockages and inhibitors to economic growth and development; Advocate and create awareness amongst stakeholders of the significance of red tape reduction; Facilitate the resolving of identified blockages and regulatory restraints; Management of Human Resource and Finance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Ellis at Tel No: 083 565 1867 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2023 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RED TAPE REDUCTION (CASE MANAGEMENT) REF NO: DEDAT 24/2022 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years experience working in a business environment; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Bachelors degree with Research or Business Process Improvements; Experience in the following: Systems, data and reporting across a wide range of stakeholders; Communication techniques; Undertaking surveys and recommending process improvements. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: 3 spheres of government, and their roles; Monitoring and Evaluation; Basic research and writing surveys; The concept of red tape and its reduction; Stakeholder Relationship Management . Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Planning; Organising; Report writing; Problem-solving; Analytical thinking; Computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES : Managing the Administration of the Case Management System of the Department; Identify blockages and inhibitors to economic growth and development; Support the advocacy and the creation of awareness amongst stakeholders of the significance of red tape reduction; Facilitate the resolving of identified blockages and regulatory restraints; Management of Human Resource and Finance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Augustus at Email: aeysha.augustus@westerncape.gov.za  
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00, you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2023